Education
1973–1977 M.Sc. (eng.) Helsinki University of Technology
Operation analysis, International economics, Paper technology
1993–1994 MBA, Jyväskylä University
Courses
2002 Harvard Business School: How to Manage Professional Service Companies
Professional experience
The following list testifies of Kari’s professional success and perseverance at meeting new challenges
2015 – AAA Liiderit, CEO
2013 – 2104 Mondi Kraft, Leader Sales & Business Development
2011 – 2012 Mondi, Director Development Projects
2007 – 2010 Loparex / Mondi Lohja, Managing Director
2004 – 2006 Metso Paper, President, Board Business Line
2001 – 2003 Pöyry, President, Forest Industry Engineering
2000 – 2001 Mondo Minerals Germany, CEO
1997 – 1999 Raflatac France, Managing Director
1995 – 1997 Papeteries de Docelles France, Managing Director
1990 – 1994 Voikkaa Paper Mill, Mill Director
1989 – 1989 Kymmene, Business Development Director
1986 – 1988 Valmet Paper Machines, Product Manager
1978 – 1986 Kangas Paper Mill, Development Manager
Language Skills
- 1. Finnish, native
- 2. English, excellent
- 3. French, excellent
- 4. Swedish, excellent
- 5. German, good
- 6. Russian, basics